Barca Universal
Earlier today, reports emerged that Barcelona had invited several Juvenil A prospects to first-team training, with a certain 15-year-old Lamine Yamal among those.
Now, journalist Ferran Martinez of Mundo Deportivo is reporting that Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez and his coaching staff have been pleasantly surprised by the teenage prodigy, with the club legend said to be ‘in love’ with the youngster’s talents.
A versatile forward, Yamal is held in the highest regard within La Masia. The 15-year-old prospect can play anywhere across the frontline and is carving out a reputation for his dribbling abilities and finishing capabilities.
Even though he is a striker, Yamal has excelled playing out wide as a winger. The teenager, at 15, should be turning out for Barça’s Cadet A side but is already playing a level higher with the Juvenil A team due to his impressive potential.
Staff within La Masia have compared him to another academy graduate who now dons the No. 10 jersey in the first team – Ansu Fati.
And as per the report, Xavi and his coaching staff have been left heavily impressed by what they have seen from Yamal so far…
